@tdinova: "I used to be able to type msconfig in the RUN hit enter and edit my start-up
items ... I just tried it and the window pops up for a split second , then
disappears . I restarted the cpu and no help...
Any suggestions
Blair"
    @kelly: "Hi Blair,
This behavior can be caused by a virus.  One of three:
W32.Spybot.Worm
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W32.Klez.Worm
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W32.Yaha.Worm
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Troubleshooting the Task Manager
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Enable the Task Manager (Line 51 and 275)
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Free Online Virus Scan
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All the Best,
Kelly
Microsoft-MVP Windows� XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
Troubleshooting Windows XP
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Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
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"Honda" <email_address> wrote in message 
news:vU3Dc.9889$<email_address>
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    @nomail: "On Fri, 25 Jun 2004 22:00:18 -0300, "Honda" <email_address>
wrote:
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You've got a virus.  Scan your machine with the latest updates to your
AV software."
    @tdinova: "Thanks for the help . I had the w32 spybot worm .... all is cleared up...
thanks again
Blair
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start-up
then"
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